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• Overview – The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D3 Speakers are a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker from the third generation of B&W’s 800 Series Diamond range, introduced in 2015 and made in Worthing, England.
• Key Technology – A 130mm Continuum cone FST midrange driver and two 165mm Aerofoil cone bass units support a Diamond dome tweeter in a Solid Body housing, reinforced throughout by B&W’s Optimised Matrix bracing system.
• Performance – The 800 Series Diamond’s Continuum cone and Matrix bracing are engineered to deliver the acoustic transparency of the range’s larger models in a more compact, traditional floorstanding footprint.
• Specs – The Bowers & Wilkins 804 D3 Speakers offer a frequency range of 20Hz–35kHz, with a frequency response of 24Hz–28kHz (±3dB from reference axis). Sensitivity: 89dB SPL (2.83Vrms at 1m). Nominal impedance: 8Ω (minimum 3.0Ω). Harmonic distortion: less than 1% (70Hz–20kHz), less than 0.3% (120Hz–20kHz). Recommended amplifier power: 50W–200W into 8Ω on unclipped programme. Crossover: 350Hz and 4,000Hz. Maximum recommended cable impedance: 0.1Ω.
• Dimensions – Measures approximately 1019mm (H) × 238mm (W) × 345mm (D) (40.1 × 9.4 × 13.6in) per speaker.
• Weight – Weighs approximately 33kg (73lb) per speaker.
This is a properly substantial speaker, and the pricing lands in sensible territory rather than bargain-bin fantasy. At S$8,800, it sits above the S$7,974 median and even over the S$8,637 75th percentile, so the ask is ambitious, though not absurd for a like_new pair.
What makes it worth a look is the 804 D3’s reputation for a refined, open midrange, strong imaging, and a clean, well-controlled presentation that still feels luxurious in a domestic room. In like_new condition, the upside is preserving a lot of the original fit-and-finish appeal with less buyer risk; if the boxes, grilles, and spikes are included, that helps. At this price, buyers should still confirm driver condition and cabinet history, but this is a premium model first and a gamble second.
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Bowers & Wilkins, the esteemed British hi-fi brand, traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, when John Bowers founded the company with a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight, who admired his hobby-crafted loudspeakers. Previously, Bowers and Roy Wilkins had run an electronics rental shop after meeting in the British Army during World War II. This fortuitous legacy fueled Bowers' obsession with acoustic perfection, launching the P1 as their inaugural product and establishing a foundation of relentless innovation in speaker design.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers across categories like floorstanders, bookshelves, and studio monitors, with iconic lines such as the 600 Series for accessible excellence and the legendary 801, adopted as Abbey Road Studios' reference in 1979. They also produce high-end headphones like the P5 and Zeppelin, formation audio systems, and select electronics, prioritizing driver technology, cabinetry, and precise engineering over amplifiers, turntables, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands reverence among discerning audiophiles and professionals for its clarity, musical truth, and uncompromised fidelity. A staple in both consumer and studio environments, it embodies British precision engineering, blending heritage with cutting-edge research to sustain its status as a benchmark for premium audio excellence.
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